(Blu) Haiku Review: The King’s Speech (2010)

Based on the true story of King George VI who struggled to overcome a lifelong, debilitating speech impediment and become the inspiring voice of nation facing war.

Hooper’s a thief but
Firth earned the Oscar on his
muh-muh-muh-mantel.

Grade: A-

c2011
By Daniel J. HoagThe King’s Speech is available on Blu-ray and DVD tomorrow.
It was the winner of the Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Actor (Colin Firth), Best Director (Tom Hooper) and Best Orginal Screenplay (David Seidler), 2010. It was also nominated for Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Editing, Best Original Score, Best Sound Mixing, Best Supporting Actress (Helena Bonham Carter), and Best Supporting Actor (Geoffrey Rush).http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1504320/